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Does George Zimmerman’s car hero story add up?
By Alex Seitz-Wald It seemed stranger than fiction, as even his lawyer acknowledged, that George Zimmerman’s first appearance just days after he was acquitted for the killing of Trayvon Martin would be to rescue a nice family of four from their overturned … Continue reading
Why Trayvon Martin’s Murder is Personal – and Why We Need to Keep Talking About It
By Clabouvier Trayvon Martin on trial has been so deeply personal for me and my entire family in part because it is our story too. I thought about not writing it, to protect what little privacy we have left, but … Continue reading
For 200 Hours And Counting, Sit-In At Florida Capitol Demands Stand Your Ground Repeal
By Rebecca Leber For more than eight days, a group of activists and students organized by the Dream Defenders have occupied the Florida Capitol, right outside Florida Governor Rick Scott’s (R) office. The activists say they plan to occupy the … Continue reading
From the Deep South to the Midwest, a Generation Demands Justice
1. Dream Defenders Occupy the Florida Capitol On Saturday, July 13, George Zimmerman was found not guilty. This was the moment Florida showed the world that it does not care about its youth, especially young black and brown people. If … Continue reading
ANALYSIS: Is Anyone Black Enough for Cornel West?
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Is anyone black enough for Cornel West? Not only is West criticizing President Barack Obama at every turn, but now, for reasons that are unclear, West has taken aim at MSNBC, calling it a…
The Evil New ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law That Made the Killing of Trayvon Martin Permissible
By Thom Hartmann Why were Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman judged by different standards? Ever since a Seminole County, Florida jury found George Zimmerman not guilty on Saturday night of murdering Trayvon Martin, many commentators in the mainstream media have … Continue reading
411 On Stand Your Ground: Which 26 States Have It & What Does It Mean?
As we continue to reflect on not-guilty Trayvon Martin trial verdict, the controversial stand your ground law that aided in George Zimmerman’s defense has come to the forefront of the discussion. But what exactly is stand your ground? In which states … Continue reading
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The Trayvon Martin Case and the Law, But Whose Law?
By Rosemarie Pace Love. It’s the fundamental teaching of every religion. In the Christian faith, Jesus presented it in the form of the two greatest commandments: Love God. Love your neighbor. And when a young man asked, “Who is my … Continue reading →